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Company Culture

Become a better leader by developing these 18 essential traits.

Amid a shifting workplace landscape, one constant is the importance of effective leadership. With so many aspects of work now in flux, the difference a good leader can make may be greater than ever.

David Young · 19 min read

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Company Culture

How to boost team morale and motivate your people

Employee morale may describe how satisfied employees are with their work, their level of happiness or motivation, or their enthusiasm or engagement, among other traits. 

David Young · 20 min read

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Leadership

The 4 types of communication styles and how to use them effectively

Understanding the different communication styles of our team members builds trust, improves interpersonal skills, and enables efficient and effective decision making.

Shefali Lohia · 12 min read

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Leadership

The signs of micromanaging: How to spot them, so you can stop them

Micromanagement fuels resentment and negativity—and who wants to work in an office like that? True leaders are constantly seeking to improve themselves, which means enhancing their self-awareness.

Marlo Oster · 11 min read

Business Strategy

5 best practices for running an effective catch-up meeting

Meetings are essential to a team’s communication, collaboration, and effectiveness. But with so many different kinds of meetings out there, from one-on-one meetings to all hands meetings, how do you know which one is the most effective for your needs?

Marlo Oster · 8 min read

New Frontier of AI in the workplace
Company Culture

A new frontier: What HR teams should know about AI in the workplace

Companies are playing perpetual catch-up when it comes to understanding not only who’s using AI tools, but the ramifications of how they’re using them.

Andrew Barks · 8 min read

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Employee Engagement

A human energy crisis: How you can help your most important resource recharge

What does a human energy crisis mean for the world of work? It’s a question that is becoming top of mind for business leaders everywhere.

Harry Davis · 5 min read

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Company Culture

New-year meeting ideas to jumpstart the year

A new-year meeting can shake off the new year nerves, reacquaint coworkers, and align the entire team on the company mission and goals for the upcoming year. 

David Young · 14 min read

23 questions to ask on your employee engagement survey
Employee Engagement

Establishing the 4 stages of psychological safety in the workplace

Meet the needs of your team and improve your work environment by understanding and implementing the four stages of psychological safety within your organization.

Ashley Vanasse · 6 min read

Leadership

The power of team motivation

Motivation is an ongoing process featuring both big, dramatic moments, and a lot of smaller, more subtle ones. Understanding all these different ways motivation can work is essential for keeping your team productive, happy, and engaged.

David Young · 10 min read

Hiring

The magic of employee onboarding: How to empower your people to succeed

Learn how to create an employee onboarding program that increases efficiency, improves productivity, and empowers employees to succeed.

Ashley Vanasse · 13 min read

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Company Culture

Understanding and prioritizing employee well-being

Learn how employers who support employee well-being can improve the employee experience, increase retention, and improve the company culture.

Ashley Vanasse · 9 min read

Organization Design

Team Structure: Types, Examples, and How to Build the Right One

Learn how team structure clearly defines and organizes workflow and ensures that each team member is informed, accountable, and aware.

Ashley Vanasse · 10 min read

People Management

Why team design works (and how to ensure team success)

Learn how team design helps structure a team and its work in a way that maximizes efficiency and effectiveness to achieve shared objectives.

Ashley Vanasse · 6 min read

People Management

Improve team communication (and crush your goals) with these tips

Prioritizing workplace communication can improve everything from employee engagement to company culture. Learn how your team can benefit too.

Ashley Vanasse · 8 min read